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Burning JournalTue, 26 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMTTue, 26 Sep 2017 17:11:29 GMT60BNSF Everett 2017http://burningjournal.activeboard.com/index.spark?aBID=105367&p=3&topicID=63794858
2LARRCO has gone with GE for most of its big power, main line fleet for one simple reason:cost. Operating 'em IS considerably less than equivalent EMD power. GE's maint/repair policy is akin to a 'lease' in which you use the unit, but they pay you back for ALL the normal/periodic maintenance, and necessary repairs, whether their fault or undetermined causes.EMD on the other hand does not. You buy it, you maintain/fix it if it breaks. But certain necessary repair work is covered, and reimbursed. Your quote: "I really do like the "heatwaves above 4-bigs all pointed the same way". A well tuned diesel, running hot (190+ degrees M) will burn that fuel, and give ya full power from idle to notch 8... EMD recently/finally made Tier 4 EPA standards for exhaust emissions! A big step up for 'em using the old H engines in the 70 ACe units! They may have done the trick with the 710 G-3A by lowering idle speed, super-lean running injectors, and allowing the engine to run hotter (cooling system mods). However GE has won the race for high-HP main line locomotives in North America. For EMD to regain lost ground now...they'd hafta offer at least as good a deal (maint/repairs) and lower initial cost per unit as GE! IUHO...it's doable CAT... Yes it is!63794858-63971155Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:11:29 GMTThe United States elected a meme for presidenthttp://burningjournal.activeboard.com/index.spark?aBID=105367&p=3&topicID=63616972
Strange Dad and his very old baby. -- Edited by Snippy on Tuesday 26th of September 2017 06:03:11 AM63616972-63970336Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:01:22 GMTTexas. It's always Texas...redux!http://burningjournal.activeboard.com/index.spark?aBID=105367&p=3&topicID=63966197
A Mars oppose Neptune/Mercury square Saturn kinda crash or its celestial influence.
Years from now looking back at this accident one might ask what were the "stars" like
that day...perfect for a wreck.63966197-63969734Tue, 26 Sep 2017 07:06:48 GMTFRA HOURS OF SERVICE APP NOW AVAILABLE VIA IPHONEhttp://burningjournal.activeboard.com/index.spark?aBID=105367&p=3&topicID=63968653
FRA HOURS OF SERVICE APP NOW AVAILABLE VIA IPHONEThe Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has now made their Hours of Service (HOS) App available for download in the iPhone app store. Those wishing to download the app, should search for FRA HOS Manual.The HOS app was developed to provide users with clarification on HOS requirements found at 49 CFR Part 228, Hours of Service Recordkeeping, and FRA hours of service interpretations and policies.This tool allows users to navigate through FRA guidance that exists addressing the complexity hours of service requirements, along with the diversity of railroad operations, it assists to provide comprehensive guidance and consolidates this information into one manual to ensure standardized application and compliance. Users can select from multiple railroad user groups: freight, passenger, dispatching or signal employees.___________________________________________I'll bet this is one helluva app.63968653-63968653Mon, 25 Sep 2017 20:57:24 GMTBernie has a few words for Repugs...http://burningjournal.activeboard.com/index.spark?aBID=105367&p=3&topicID=63960002
Let's listen... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWmZAZMrkrg63960002-63960002Fri, 22 Sep 2017 17:39:59 GMTAnother Reason to Boycott Starbuckshttp://burningjournal.activeboard.com/index.spark?aBID=105367&p=3&topicID=52561312
The video does go on for a while without anyone helping, but then again it's a Starbucks. I'm no badass hero but I couldn't stand there and not help, at least give him a couple solid kicks to the head. In a different setting, in a different state, that could have looked like the bar scene from Good Fellas.52561312-63955845Thu, 21 Sep 2017 12:21:17 GMTHot for Teacher Rocky Mount Stylehttp://burningjournal.activeboard.com/index.spark?aBID=105367&p=3&topicID=63648233
She needs it.http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2017/sep/20/ex-arkansas-teacher-accused-taking-students-her-ap/ 63648233-63955008Thu, 21 Sep 2017 03:16:03 GMTTroll's All-Babe News Teamhttp://burningjournal.activeboard.com/index.spark?aBID=105367&p=3&topicID=26445355
She's a first....Weather Nation usually hire uglies.26445355-63950020Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:23:45 GMTCurrent job openingshttp://burningjournal.activeboard.com/index.spark?aBID=105367&p=3&topicID=58730381
More info concerning MRL's Livingston (NP) shop. http://missoulian.com/news/local/the-heyday-long-past-railroaders-still-spit-polish-and-fix/article_4ae5fe33-3002-56b1-aea6-5c5ff491d534.html58730381-63946670Mon, 18 Sep 2017 18:45:19 GMT***'* Favorite Town in the Newshttp://burningjournal.activeboard.com/index.spark?aBID=105367&p=3&topicID=63939413
Odd ain't it... FB is the place to reconnect with former co-workers from BN from 1979. Guys off the Milwaukee, from Deer Lodge, Montana. Guys who served their apprenticeships at GN Hillyard Shops, and a few who served on NP. After rehiring at Interbay (1992) it was like old home week. After BN downsized/closed Hillyard, the last few grunts moved to Seattle. They dovetailed into the local seniority roster, or in some cases, super protected guys (pre-BN) bumped in, displacing day shifters, and grabbing best jobs right off! Met guys from Spokane, that would be retired in a few years, opening better positions, and rest days. Then in '96 BN closed Denver, and brought their power (SD-40s) with 'em. Interbay dovetailed more machinists, electricians, and a few pipefitters and a couple laborers. The Burlington Northern was a pretty good outfit to work for. The biggest change were yet to come in 1996, after the merger with Santa Fe.63939413-63946373Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:11:57 GMT